Clinical Care Technician - Medical-Surgical Unit-II - Part Time Evening

RWJBarnabas Health; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 60,288,000 - 75,045,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in Somerset, NJ is hiring a Clinical Care Technician (CCT) for Medical-Surgical Unit-II on the evening shift. This hourly position offers pay between $21.04 and $26.19 per hour and involves supporting RNs with vital signs, mobility, and patient comfort.

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and a current American Heart Association BLS certification; CNA certificate or equivalent experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Previous nursing assistant experience or CNA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, bedside care.
• Monitor vital signs and track patient health status.
• Document patient information in the EHR while maintaining confidentiality.
• Follow infection control protocols to keep patients safe.
• Communicate with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
• Provide BLS support including CPR when needed.
• Support patient care appropriate to age and needs.
• Collaborate on patient care plans from admission to discharge.

Skills

Vital signs

EKGs

Phlebotomy

Bedside care

Infection control

EHR documentation

Team collaboration

BLS/CPR

Education

High School Diploma / GED

CNA certificate (preferred)

Job description

Job Title: Clinical Care Technician

Location: RWJUH Somerset

Department Name: Medical-Surgical Unit-II

Req #: 0000262904

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $21.04 - $26.19 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Clinical Care Technician (CCT) – Medical-Surgical Unit-II

At RWJBarnabas Health, Clinical Care Technicians become part of a purpose driven environment where teamwork, belonging, and clinical excellence shape meaningful patient experiences. As a Clinical Care Technician (CCT), you will be a vital part of our collaborative nursing team, supporting Registered Nurses in providing hands‑on care and helping create a safe, welcoming environment for patients. You'll assist with daily needs such as vital signs, mobility, and personal care, while helping RNs monitor conditions and carry out care plans. Your attention, empathy, and teamwork help restore comfort and dignity for every patient you serve and make our mission to improve lives a reality each day.

As a Clinical Care Technician (CCT), a typical day may include:

• Assisting patients with activities of daily living and providing nursing care to patients including taking vital signs, EKGS,performing phlebotomy, assisting with bedside care, i.e. bathing, mouth care, skin care.
• Monitor vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature to track patient health status
• Document patient information accurately in electronic health records (EHR) systems while maintaining strict confidentiality
• Implement infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff, adhering to facility policies
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare providers to coordinate care plans and address concerns
• Support emergency response efforts by applying Basic Life Support (BLS) skills such as CPR when needed in acute situations
• Providing patient care, based on physical, education, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients
• Providing for effective and safe patient outcomes through practice, judgment and critical actions
• Ongoing communication with patients and nursing colleagues regarding status of patient’s care
• Participating in collaboration of our patient's plan of care from admission to discharge to ensure safe transitioning

This role might be for you if:

• Thriving in a fast‑paced environment energizes you, especially in providing hands on care to our most vulnerable in an impactful way
• Collaboration with nurses, doctors and therapists is important to your success as a team player
• Job satisfaction is derived from comforting those at the bedside
• Protection of patient safety is essential in your day‑to‑day work as is delivering exceptional care through compassion and professionalism

• Continuous learning and growth matter to you

To be considered for this CCT opportunity, you must have a High School Diploma / GED and a current American Heart Association BLS certification. Previous nursing assistant experience or clinical experience from an accredited nursing program is preferred or a CNA certificate.